Celestial Symbols
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Celestial Symbols
Author: Allen H. Barber
language: en
Publisher: Horizon Publishers & Distributors
Release Date: 2006-04
The Lord's Plan of Salvation is deeply interwoven with symbolic representations. This is especially so with respect to Christ and His atonement, baptism, and the temple. In this book, Allen H. Barber lists over 300 symbols, explains their meanings and tells how the Lord uses them to teach His plan of salvation through the scriptures, the prophets, and in the temples.
Astronomical Symbols on Ancient and Medieval Coins
The coins of ancient and medieval Europe provide unique insights into the economic and political history of their period. In a time when few members of the population could read or write, the symbols depicted on coins offered a medium for communication, propaganda, and historical archiving. This work hypothesizes that astronomical symbols on ancient and medieval coins were often used as a way to record actual celestial events. The author provides more than 550 figures and line drawings of coins, maps, and astronomical events to illustrate this hypothesis. In addition, several appendices evaluate the historical accuracy of ancient and medieval coinage and offer additional examples not included in the main text.
Cultural Symbols
""Cultural Symbols"" explores the profound meanings embedded within everyday objects and traditions, revealing how they reflect the values and histories of diverse societies. The book delves into the origins, evolution, and lasting significance of these representations across cultures and time. It examines how symbols, from the widely recognized to the culturally specific, shape our understanding of the world. For example, the engineering and symbolic prowess of Egyptian pyramids represented power and beliefs about the afterlife, while cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japan are profoundly connected to themes of mortality and renewal. This exploration requires a multidisciplinary approach, blending historical analysis with insights from semiotics and symbolic anthropology. The book progresses through thematic chapters, each focusing on a specific category of symbols, such as natural, architectural, and ritualistic ones, drawing on case studies worldwide. By deciphering these visual and conceptual shorthands, the book argues, we gain a deeper understanding of the collective consciousness of different cultures and the human experience. The book uniquely combines historical context with contemporary cultural interpretations, showing how ancient symbols continue to influence modern society, including areas like art, advertising, and political discourse.